Starters?

[JWilcher]

Hey to all I am new to the boating world (Thanks to my wife)
I have a 88 Four Winns OMC 4.3 V6 Chevy engine and was wondering if there is any difference in a marine starter to a vehicle starter?

Thanks

 

[cpubud]

Re: Starters?

yes big difference .you should not use automotive parts on marine motors to help prevent ....BOOOOM...

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Starters?

Get the old starter rebuilt. It's safer and won't cost as much as a marine starter.The auto starters don't have a partition built in.It's a spark partition keeping fumes from the brushes.Jerry

 

[JWilcher]

Re: Starters?

Thanks for the info, I will pull the starter off in the morning.

 

[180shabah]

Re: Starters?

Welcome to iboats!

As stated above ALL ignition, fuel and electrical parts must be marine rated. Your wife won't be real happy when the boat explodes because that auto part was $30 cheaper.

A good investment for you will be the OMC factory service manual/s for your engine and drive.

 

[JWilcher]

Re: Starters?

Had the my starter rebuilt today 40 Bucks.
Manual is on the way.

Thanks Guys this place has all kinds of good info!